Reply to "Sanden+ O-ring to Flare 90 degree with charge port adapter!"

Juoles,

I think you are correct, I need female (nuts...go figure!) on one end, where pump has male (threads!) on the head. (The o-ring inserts are always male in the compressor and other bits that are not hoses....)

If I was using a SD508 pump, no problemo, but I was going to use a SD7H15 version....and they have no heads with charge ports!

I am under impression SD7 pump is better than 5 series.....but no professional knowledge to back that up, other than 7 series is less work on engine and has 1cu inch more displacement, 9 vs 8 for the "508". York or Tecumseh was 10ish. (SD7 designations went to goofy metric system so need conversion to get Cu In. SD5xY was direct Cu In where Y= cubic inches so a SD508 was 8Cu IN.)

The idea is to find some O-ring connectors with flare ends and an R12 charge port. But, this may be a dodo bird thing...

I was in nostalgic AC earlier and found a couple of new hose ends. Plus some compressor "block" fittings....but likely would require small brass o-ring to flare conversion inserts, OR new hose ends also!

I just measured both hoses on the Pantera and have one #10 hose and one #8 hose. One connector is larger at .850" (7/8") and the other at about .750" (3/4") Measured on threads of the Ford service backseat valves. The smaller one has a right angle adapter on it to fit the Ford adapter also. I don't have a Sanden to measure the two sizes on their "vertical" female (threads!) connectors but I believe them to be a #10 and a #8.

It would appear that the larger #10 hose has plenty of room to be routed straight into the compressor port from the side. But still no charge port yet....

The smaller hose comes from the rear and it appears that it would be more of a challenge to attach, not to mention that it is "well aged" in place! Also no charge port.

So, I still seek charge port options.....

1) go back to 508 with side hose fittings, and rear charge ports. Perhaps find a 508 with more CuIn than 8.

2) new connectors with o-rings and R12 charge ports
Found several options at APAIRINC.com There are plain connectors, R12 ports, straight, 90's PLUS I found some O-ring "backseat valves" which operate just like the originals...both in flare and o-ring style (to the hose).

3) new hoses and connectors......with R12 charge ports.....somewhere....

Tomorrow: open up evap switch and check screen for garp! Stare at hoses for a while.....
Steve